Grade 5 Lesson 6 (a.4)

In this lesson you will

  • listen and respond to a rondo by Beethoven
  • Identify instruments used in a performance
  • sing a song about the Titanic


  • I can identify instruments used in a piece by Beethoven
  • I can describe rondo form
  • I can define and use tempo terms in music
  • I can tell when music is major or minor

Teaching Procedure

1 Watch the video to learn about Beethoven

Make some notes as you watch the video.

1. When was Beethoven born?

2. Who were some of Beethoven's teachers?

3. What are people called who help artists by giving them money?

2 Watch the Form Video of Rondo

Watch the Form Video of Rondo

In rondo form, you hear a theme, followed by different music. (variations)

The theme of this rondo is the hunting call.

3 Print or Draw the Instruments Worksheet

If you have a printer, print the instruments pointing page.
If you don't have a printer, divide a piece of paper into 6 sections and write the instrument names in each. (draw a picture if you like)
In the 6th square, write major/minor

Play the video again (in the previous step), and without looking at the video, can you point to the instrument that hear?

4 Read the Words for the song, "The Ship Titanic"

Read the Words for the song, "The Ship Titanic"


This song is about the sinking of the titanic.

It's a happy sounding song about such a tragic event.

5 Sing the song, "The Ship Titanic"

Sing the song, "The Ship Titanic"

1. Listen to the 1st verse and the chorus, then pause the video.

2. Play the video again and sing along.

3. Where does the song slow down? Why do you think the arranger slowed there?

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6 Assessment Suggestions

Assessment may not be required for your school or district.

Your teacher may ask you to email one of the suggested assessments.

7 Music IS Literacy

Parents, Teachers and Administration:

Music education is important for children.

Whether in class or at home, keep our children singing, playing, moving, listening and creating music!